Public Information Meetings to be held for Proposed Fare Structure Change

E-fare, which features smart cards and a mobile ticketing smartphone app, will make riding the bus faster, easier, and more convenient. Features will include the ability to purchase fares or add funds online, at ticket vending machines or at Rapid Central Station. Using e-fare to ride is as simple as a “tap” of the smart card at the validator or a scan of the mobile ticketing smartphone app to pay your fare.

As we prepare to transition, we are proposing a few changes to our current fare structure to fully use the new e-fare technology, expedite the boarding process, and give you more options for fare payment.

This proposal does not include a fare increase. If approved, changes to the fare structure will be in effect when the e-fare system launches in early 2018.

Proposed changes

Elimination of 10-Ride tickets

Implementation of a pay-as-you-go way to purchase a pass

Implementation of more convenient reloadable account options through e-fare

Elimination of the sale of tickets on the bus

Implementation of new 90-minute, paper-free transfer time frame with e-fare

Written by The Rapid

The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership) is the authority that provides a variety of public transportation services for the Grand Rapids metro area and beyond. It is organized and operates under Michigan Public Act 196 of 1986.

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